Location Complex A, Ngora County, Ngora District, Teso Sub-region, North-Eastern Uganda Community Description Ngora District has a total population of 102,000. The area is rural, and the people depend on peasant farming and cattle keeping. Half of the population is under 15 years of age. The literacy rate is at 62% of the population above […]
Location Santa Ana, Momostenango, Totonicapan, Guatemala Community Description Momostenango is a medium-sized town in the middle of the mountains Sierra Madre, in the municipality of Momostenango, department Totonicapan. Momostenango is full of mountains and forests. The population is about 129,878 inhabitants, and 95% are indigenous. The main language that people speak is K’iche’ but many […]
Location Svetlii, Comrat Raion, Semi-Autonomous State of Gagauzia, Moldova Community Description Svetlii is a small village located in southern Moldova. It is part of the raion of Comrat, and is located in the semi-autonomous region of Gagauzia. Svetlii is located on a major highway that links Chisinau to the south of Moldova and receives frequent […]
Location Paraxaj, San Juan Comalapa, Chimaltenango, Guatemala Community Description The people of Paraxaj (pronounced “Para-shock”) live without water in one-room abodes with dirt floors, made of scrap metal. They cook over open fires inside the home. They have no toilets, no showers, and no viable means to change their circumstances. There are approximately 500 families […]
This project was completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ryan Walsh. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was originally designed to build 25 latrines in the community. However, it evolved to be much more. Ryan reports: The infrastructure project in Paraxaj started out with the idea of building […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Erica D’Aquila. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to install 43 rainwater catchment systems to provide clean drinking water for the residents of Pempe. Erica reports: Once full funding was reached, one member from the planning committee […]
Location Anjiro, Toamasina, Madagascar — Fokontany (Neighborhood): Mahatsinjo, Ambilobe, Antanetibe Community Description Anjiro is a rural community located in the central highlands of Madagascar. It has a population of about 15,000 people consisting of mainly Merina and Bezanozano Malagasy tribes. However, due to its central location between the capital city and one of Madagascar’s largest […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Clifford Duong. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build three wells and one dam in three neighborhoods. Clifford reports: The Anjiro Well and Dam project was finally finished after experiencing a series of issues obstructing the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Natalie Rooks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace eroded piping and install new fixtures in the bathroom at the school. Natalie reports: The Svetlii School Bathroom Project aimed at providing working indoor bathrooms and handwashing […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Sisaye. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a latrine for disabled students at the Siyombe Primary School. Sarah reports: The Siyombe Primary School Special Latrine Project was successfully completed on June 19, 2012. The […]